# eufy 11S Max vs iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock

As of Nov 11, 2026, the eufy 11S Max costs $280 and the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $280. The eufy 11S Max has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robot vacuums ranking; the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock is not scored yet. Pick the eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets.

Prices checked Nov 11, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/eufy-11s-max-vs-irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty/

## Side by side

| | eufy 11S Max | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $280 |
| 3 year cost | $280 | $380 |
| Our score | 9.0/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #3 | #57 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 12 months (eufy US store) | 1 year limited (Amazon listing) |
| Suction | 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) | 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average but 12 CFM airflow, below average |
| Navigation | Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe it driving straight and turning when it hits things | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) |
| Obstacle avoidance | No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first |
| Mopping | No | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop |
| Self empty | No, you empty the bin by hand | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (iRobot) |
| Dock features | Charging dock only | Auto empty and charging only |
| Runtime | Up to 100 min on hard floors (eufy); The Ambient got a couple of hours in its runs | Up to 200 min (iRobot Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated only about 630 sq ft per charge against a 1,015 sq ft average |
| Dustbin | 600 ml (TechHive) | Not published |
| Height | 2.85 in (eufy) | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) |
| Pet hair | TechHive found it picked up pet hair well; no measured pet hair test found | Vacuum Wars measured 29% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush |
| App | No app or Wi-Fi; the included remote handles steering, suction and scheduling (TechHive) | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) |
| Threshold | 1.6 cm (Mighty Gadget) | Not published |
| Noise | 55 dB (eufy) | n/a |
| Best for | small apartments with low furniture | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets |
| Skip if | you want mapping, room control or an app | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house |

## What reviewers found

### eufy 11S Max

- TechHive: The jump to 2,000 Pa lifted more crumbs and pet hair, especially on carpet, and it crossed carpet to hardwood smoothly. It navigates by driving straight and turning on contact, so cables should be tidied. [Source](https://www.techhive.com/article/583831/eufy-robovac-11s-max-review.html)
- The Ambient: Removed most of the dirt in its runs and was very quiet in standard mode, but with no app or mapping it bounced around at random, choked on cables and got wedged between chairs. [Source](https://www.the-ambient.com/?p=11324)
- Mighty Gadget (87%): Left a full bin after each room and rarely caught on cables; the reviewer did not run formal suction tests. [Source](https://mightygadget.co.uk/?p=24993)

### iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock

- Vacuum Wars (1.41 Vacuum Wars stars): Removed 82% of embedded sand, above the 75% average, but picked up only 29% of flattened pet hair and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush. Coverage was about 630 sq ft per charge and it has no obstacle avoidance. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/roomba-105-vac-review-irobots-cheapest-self-emptying-robot-vacuum-in-2025/)
- RTINGS: Named the Roomba 105 its best cheap robot vacuum for smart navigation, long battery life and an optional self empty dock, but called vacuuming only adequate and obstacle avoidance weak. [Source](https://www.rtings.com/robot-vacuum/reviews/best/budget)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the eufy 11S Max or the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock?

The eufy 11S Max has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robot vacuums ranking; the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock is not scored yet. Pick the eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets.

### What is the difference between the 11S Max and the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock?

Suction: 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) on the 11S Max, 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock. Navigation: Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe… on the 11S Max, ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock. Obstacle avoidance: No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs on the 11S Max, None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock.

Full reviews: [eufy 11S Max](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/eufy-11s-max/index.md), [iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty/index.md)